Clinical trials: Functional Aging
HIV Infection, Cardiovascular Disease
The Role of Inflammation and Aging in HIV-Associated Cardiovascular Risk
It is the central hypothesis of the investigators study that HIV disease is a pro-inflammatory condition, and that years of inflammation result in premature "aging' of the immune system ("immunosenescence").
- Conditions
- HIV Infection, Cardiovascular Disease, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01333644
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Obesity, Frailty
Weight Loss and Exercise in Physically Limited Obese Elderly Subjects
The overall purpose of this research is to determine the effect of weight loss and physical training on quality of life, physical function, metabolism, bone strength, body fat and muscle mass.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Frailty, Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT00146133
- Testing
- diet, exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Aging, Healthy
Cognitive Aging and Training With Video-games
The ageing of the population will inevitably lead to a growing number of older people living alone and in need of care. Given the high cost of geriatric care, a critical research issue is exploring ways to improve or maintain…
- Trial name
- NCT02007616
- Testing
- Non-action video game training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
Aging
Acute Passive Heating in Healthy Older Adults
Aging is associated with a decline in cardiovascular health, cognitive function and losses in muscle strength, with half or more of those over age 65 suffering from two or more comorbidities (e.g., heart disease, type 2…
- Trial name
- NCT05622747
- Testing
- Passive heating
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Portsmouth
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Ageing
Investigating the Effectiveness of a 2-week Novel Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Technique on Cognitive Outcomes in Healthy Adults
The goal of this randomised controlled trial is to investigate the effects of a 2-week high-frequency transcranial pulsed current stimulation (tPCS) on cognitive outcomes in older and healthy adults.
- Conditions
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Ageing, Executive Functioning, Transcranial Electric Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT06991764
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanyang Technological University
Cognitive Ability, General, Brain Health
Investigating the Combined Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia and Exercise on Cognitive and Cerebral Function in Middle-Aged Adults
This study investigates whether intermittent hypoxia (IH) and physical activity (PA), either alone or in combination (simultaneously or sequentially), can improve cognitive function and brain health in middle-aged adults (50-65…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Ability, General, Brain Health, Cerebral Oxygenation
- Trial name
- HYPOX-AGE (NCT06874387)
- Testing
- Hypoxia, intermittent, physical exercise
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ayoub Boulares
Quality of Life, Aging
Functional Outcomes of Stay Strong Stay Healthy Program
Strength training can increase muscle mass and strength while improving bone density and reducing risk for osteoporosis and related fractures.
- Conditions
- Quality of Life, Aging, Memory Loss, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT02677363
- Testing
- Resistance Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Healthy Aging
Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Metabolism, Cognition, and Physical Function in Older Adults
This study evaluated whether astaxanthin supplementation affects the body's ability to use fat for energy, cognitive performance, and physical function in healthy older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07876193
- Testing
- Astaxanthin Oral Capsule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Alabama
Healthy Volunteers
Dose-Response of Gonadal Steroids and Bone Turnover in Older Men
The purpose of this study is to determine the levels of testosterone and/or estradiol at which changes in bone turnover, body composition, strength, sexual function etc. begin to occur in older men.
- Trial name
- NCT00114114
- Testing
- Testosterone, Goserelin acetate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 177 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Resilience, Cognitive Function and Well-Being
Aging Resilience Through Microbiota Optimization and Regulation
Sarcopenia, characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength in older adults, is a key factor in health deterioration.
- Conditions
- Resilience, Cognitive Function and Well-Being, Muscle Function, Handgrip Strength Test, Insulin Sensitivity
- Trial name
- ARMOR (NCT06649981)
- Testing
- FMT capsule
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gonzalo Jorquera, PhD
Healthy
Effects of Dietary Interventions on the Aging Brain
The researchers will investigate whether caloric restriction or dietary supplementation could provide positive effects on general brain functions in healthy elderly people.
- Trial name
- NCT00996229
- Testing
- Caloric restriction, Omega-3 (fish oil capsules), Resveratrol
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Cognition, Neurovascular Coupling Mechanism and Cognitive Function
The Effect of Near-infrared Light Therapy on Brain Function and Cognition in Young and Older Adults
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to test whether transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique using near-infrared light, can improve brain blood flow regulation (neurovascular…
- Conditions
- Cognition, Neurovascular Coupling Mechanism and Cognitive Function, Neurovascular Control, Brain Aging
- Trial name
- NCT07209683
- Testing
- transcranial photobiomodulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Cardiovascular Diseases, Metabolic Diseases
Healthy Aging Longitudinal Study in Taiwan
The general aim of this study is to establish a longitudinal cohort of older persons in order to examine the physiological, environmental and genetic risk factors for physical disability, frailty, cardiovascular disease, and…
- Trial name
- HALST (NCT02677831)
- Volunteers
- 5,664 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Aging
Neuroimaging Study of Exercise and Memory Function
The investigators are examining the effects of exercise and cardiovascular fitness on cognitive processes, brain function, and the amount of several proteins in the blood.
- Trial name
- EMF (NCT02057354)
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Non-Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
Neuromodulation Effects in Older Adults
The current study is a mechanistic study to evaluate working memory gains from application of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in older adults with mild cognitive impairments (MCI) compared to cognitively healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT06665022
- Testing
- Active tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Myocardial Infarction, Stroke
Women's Health Initiative Strong and Healthy Study
The WHISH trial applies state-of-the science behavioral principles and currently available technologies to deliver a physical activity intervention without face-to-face contact to ~25,000 older U.S. women expected to consent.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Cardiovascular Mortality, Hip Fractures
- Trial name
- WHISH (NCT02425345)
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Volunteers
- 49,331 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Joint Discomfort, Wellbeing
Assessing the Potential for Improved Joint Health and Wellbeing by Providing a Whole Salmon Oil With Undenatured Type II Collagen Compared to Type II Collagen Alone
This study evaluates the combination of NT-II® salmon undenatured type II collagen with OmeGo® salmon oil in adults who regularly experience knee discomfort.
- Conditions
- Joint Discomfort, Wellbeing, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT07875101
- Testing
- Undenatured collagen, Whole salmon oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hofseth Biocare ASA
Aging, Glucose Intolerance
Regulation of B-Cell Function & Glucose Tolerance in Older People
This VA CDA-2 proposal will test in detail if lifestyle intervention with aerobic exercise training improves the body's production of insulin in older people at risk to develop diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT00554112
- Testing
- Exercise
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Aging, Protein Metabolism
Metabolite Changes Following Consumption Of Different Protein Drinks In Singapore Older Adults
The study aims to investigate the acute effects of different protein sources (i.e., casein, whey, soy) on metabolomic profiles (e.g., amino acids in the blood), along with other outcomes such as cognitive function, mood, and…
- Trial name
- NCT06956131
- Testing
- Casein Protein Isolate Drink, Whey Protein Isolate Drink, Soy Protein Isolate Drink
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
HomeCare Medication Management for People With Dementia
This study will evaluate whether the HomeCare medication management system can improve medication adherence and related outcomes for adults age 65 and older living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or related dementias.
- Trial name
- NCT07872072
- Testing
- HomeCare
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- HiDO Technologies